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items I’m a lover of all forms of storytelling, but books and audiobooks hold a special place in my heart. There’s something magical about immersing yourself in a story, letting your imagination paint the scenes, and creating your own movie in your mind.
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My personal favorites
Books perfect for the man in your life!
Getting serious about some series!
Great websites for books
Our families favorite kids books 📚
My personal favorites
I enjoy a variety of books and hope you enjoy them as well!!
If you're looking for something funny but also love zombies/apocalyptic books, this is for you!! Who doesn't want to read/listen to a book with a talking crow named Shit turd?
A darkly funny post-apocalyptic novel told from the perspective of a dom...
Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton, Paperback
If you loved the first, you will love the sequel!!!
Feral Creatures (Hollow Kingdom, #2) by Kira Jane Buxton
Robert Neville is seemingly the last human in a world overrun by vampire-like infected. He struggles with survival, loneliness, and the nature of humanity as he searches for a cure. Dark, suspenseful, and psychologically intense, blending horror and ...
I Am Legend - Matheson, Richard
If you need to slow down, this modern classic is for you.
A young shepherd named Santiago embarks on a journey to find treasure and fulfill his Personal Legend. Along the way, he learns about listening to his heart, following omens, and discovering ...
The Alchemist: A Modern Classic of Magic
An absolute must read for October! I've read the whole series and was not disappointed. If you loved the movie, you'll love these books even more.
The Practical Magic series follows the Owens sisters, born into a family of witches cursed in love, as...
25th Anniversary Edition - Practical Magic
Such a fun read. A suburban housewife discovers her new neighbor is a vampire preying on the community. She and her book club must confront the evil while navigating societal expectations and reclaiming their power. Darkly funny, suspenseful, and bit...
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Dark academia with ghosts and occult magic at Yale. Alex Stern, a freshman who can see the dead, gets pulled into the secret societies’ rituals and conspiracies. Ninth House is a murder mystery with a supernatural edge.
Ninth House
Alex Stern returns to Yale to rescue her mentor from hell, navigating secret societies, occult rituals, and deadly conspiracies. Dark, suspenseful, and supernatural, it’s a thrilling continuation of the Ninth House saga.
Hell Bent (Alex Stern, #2) by Leigh Bardugo
Magic Lessons, the prequel to Practical Magic tells the origin story of Maria Owens, the matriarch of the Owens witch family, exploring her childhood, the development of her magical powers, and the curses that shape her destiny. Rich in magic, family...
Magic Lessons: The Prequel to Practical Magic (The Practical Magic Series)
A prequel to Practical Magic, the story follows the Owens siblings, as they grew up in 1960s New York, struggling with the Owens family curse: that any love they fall into is doomed. While learning to control their magical powers, they navigate adole...
The Rules of Magic (Practical Magic, #0.2) by Alice Hoffman
The Owens women face the next chapter of their family curse as Aunt Jet’s impending death sets three generations on a journey to uncover long-hidden secrets. Traveling from Paris to London and the English countryside, they confront love, loss, and th...
The Book of Magic (Practical Magic, #2) by Alice Hoffman
A family tragedy unravels the hidden pressures, expectations, and secrets within a mixed-race family in 1970s Ohio. As Lydia’s disappearance exposes unspoken tensions, the novel explores identity, belonging, and the weight of parental expectations. E...
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
Books perfect for the man in your life!
Need ideas for books that your partner may enjoy, look no further. My husband and I have curated some of our favorites that he has had a hard time putting down! Great list for birthdays, holidays, or just because you love your man and want him to eng...
A thrilling true story of the Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914-1917. This book is filled with adventure, exploration, and the inspiring story of men pushing through pure hell and immense fear to survive!
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
Red Rising is the first in the trilogy. It is a fast-paced dystopian sci-fi novel set on Mars, where society is divided into a rigid color-based hierarchy. You follow Darrow, born a lowly Red who toils underground believing he’s preparing Mars for f...
Red Rising
If you love a good audiobook, you need to listen to the Red Rising series but the dramatized adaptation. I love all of the extra actors, sounds, and music.
Red Rising Audiobook: Dramatized Version Part 1
I don't want to give anything away so I'll just say the second book in the trilogy deepens the themes of loyalty, trust, and ambition. Darrow learns that tearing down an empire is far more complicated than simply fighting it.
If you enjoy audiobooks...
Golden Son (Red Rising Trilogy)
The explosive conclusion to the original trilogy. Darrow, broken and betrayed, rises again to lead a full-scale revolution against the Gold-dominated Society. The war stretches across planets and stars, blending brutal ground combat with massive spac...
Morning Star (Red Rising Trilogy)
A surreal, genre-bending novel that mixes fantasy, horror, folklore, and absurd humor. The story follows Ben, an ordinary suburban dad, who sets out on a simple walk through the woods and is pulled into a bizarre, otherworldly journey. Along “the Pat...
The Hike by Drew Magary
Announced to become a Netflix movie, so, if you enjoy reading the book before watching the movie, check this one out soon!
A chilling thriller about a father and son who move to a small town haunted by a serial killer known as the Whisper Man. When ...
The Whisper Man by Alex North
Getting serious about some series!
A collection of my favorite book series!
A sweeping sci-fi epic set on a colonized Mars, following Darrow, a lowborn miner who infiltrates the elite Gold class to ignite a revolution. The saga unfolds over multiple books, exploring themes of power, loyalty, and the cost of freedom in a bru...
Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown
Great websites for books
Looking for some great, safe websites to buy your favorite books? I've added some of my favorites but will continue to grow the list as I learn more!! Reading should and can be enjoyed by all, regardless of income.
I absolutely LOVE this website. It's great for purchasing or selling used books. Every purchase we have made has come in quickly and in great condition.
Many of the books in book lists can be found on this website but I didn't link them because unf...
New & Used Books | Buy Cheap Books Online at ThriftBooks
This website has a great rating on trust pilot and can be used to purchase and sell books, music, movies, and video games!
Not only do they have great deals like buy three get one free, but they also give you 15% off for joining!
World of Books | Buy used books online | Wob
Alibris is an A+ accredited Better Business Bureau website with many great features like options to sell and buy music, books, DVDs, and video games.
Good deals and you're helping to reduce waste by buying a used book!!📚
Alibris.com: Save on New, Rare & Used Books - Movies & Music
Free is my middle name!! This website is also a free app that you sign up for using your library card. You can watch movies and television, read books, magazines, and comics (ebooks), listen to audiobooks (my personal favorite) and music, and play ga...
Hoopla
A GREAT free resource that you can use with a library card.
Are you a member of multiple libraries? Perfect!! You can each one of them to your profile giving you a better opportunity at renting at your convenience.
Have a Kindle? Super duper!! L...
Libby
Audible
Our families favorite kids books 📚
Little Blue Truck and all his friends help an impatient dump trunk out of the mud. Great for learning patience, kindness, and team work.
My son is obsessed with all things vehicles and this book is a nightly read for us. We love the original!
Little Blue Truck: The original